Climb to New Heights at BC
This summer, take the first step toward an exciting future. Explore our vibrant, beautiful campus, connect with the friendly people who will help you reach your goals, and experience the energy that makes Bridgewater feel like home. Whether you’re chasing big dreams or ready to start a new adventure, your journey begins with a visit.
Experience Bridgewater
This summer explore our vibrant campus, feel the energy and connect with the friendly people who will support you on your college journey. A campus visit is the best way to see where your future can take flight. Don’t just imagine it. Come experience it!
Private College Experience.
Public College Price.
A college degree is one of the best investments you can make in your future. And at Bridgewater College, we’re getting real about the cost of tuition. Too many people don’t look at a college because they think it costs too much. So beginning in 2024, we’re lowering our tuition price to $15,000. Learn how Bridgewater is getting real about tuition.
Take a step closer to joining
the Bridgewater community
Academics
We’ll help you expand the way you think and connect what you’re studying in one class to the lessons you’re learning in another.
Advising & Support • Study Abroad & Away •
Career Development & Internship • Research
Know you Belong
When you visit our campus, you’ll see exactly what makes Bridgewater such a special place.
Campus Events: Open Houses • Saturday Group Visits •
Bridgewater and Surrounding Area • Live Here
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Did you know that 100% of first-year, full-time students receive financial assistance? Explore the scholarship and grant opportunities available to you.
A college education is one of the most important investments you can make in yourself.
Find an estimate of your costs and available financial aid with our calculator.
Scholarships support your journey to an affordable, transformative education.
Recent News and Events
Two Bridgewater Alumni Climb to New Heights
Ashley Smith ’85 has been hiking for much of his life, and a chance encounter with the first Virginian to summit Mount Everest inspired him…
Christopher Michael ’14 Takes His Creativity to Another Level
Meet Christopher Michael ’14, an art teacher at East Rockingham High School in Elkton, Va., who has taken his creativity to another level—and a new…
Professor of the College Dr. Carol Scheppard Fulfills Her Pipes Dream
The sounds coming from Professor of the College Carol Scheppard’s small farm in Mount Sidney, Va., are not what you’d expect. Scheppard’s rescue animals—a miniature…
Latest Past Events
Symphonic Band Concert
The Bridgewater College Symphonic Band, under the direction of Dr. Christine Carrillo, will perform on Sunday, Nov. 12, at 3 p.m. in Cole Hall.
Endowed Lecture: Alexandra Petri
Petri's witty and satirical reactions to current events entertain and adroitly summarize the essence of the controversy.
50th Reunion – Class of 1974
Bridgewater College 402 E College St, BridgewaterFriday, October 27 3-4 p.m. Class of 1973 RegistrationForrer Learning Commons, Entrance 4-5 p.m. Class of 1973 Campus TourSee what’s new on campus! Departs from the Forrer Learning Commons. 5-5:45 p.m.
Alumni Spotlight
Connections, Communications and a Community of Support
Stephen Howard ’12 says he relies every day on the communication and networking skills he learned at Bridgewater.
